ÖVP Vienna party leader Karl Mahrer and the General Secretary of the People's Party, Nico Marchetti, referred to projects of the federal government. There are numerous measures that would benefit Vienna, it was assured. These bear the signature of the Vienna ÖVP. Additionally, they expressed confidence in being able to counter the FPÖ.

Vienna Election: Vienna ÖVP Hopes for Lobau Tunnel

"The future of Vienna is decided now," predicted city party leader Mahrer. A political restart and a "clear bourgeois signature" are necessary. After 25 years of leftist "sole rule," the city is in danger of sinking into stagnation. The policies of the new federal government would create opportunities. However, Vienna must also do its homework, Mahrer stated. He assessed positively the intention, enshrined in the government program, to realize the northeast bypass including the Lobau Tunnel. A quick start of construction is necessary here, Mahrer explained - who expressed confidence that the new Minister of Transport, Peter Hanke (SPÖ), also sees it this way.

The temporary stop of family reunification is also important, as it has led to significant burdens in the education or social sector. In terms of security, according to Mahrer, the planned stricter control of online platforms or the measures against Islamist propaganda are a step forward. These would also have an impact on Vienna, as was emphasized. Taking steps in this area is absolutely necessary: "We are the tail light in Europe when it comes to surveillance." Federal plans in the education sector were also praised, such as the second mandatory kindergarten year.

No Worry at Vienna ÖVP About "Blue Wave" in Vienna Election

Although the polls for the city-Turquoise are currently not particularly rosy, they remain confident. According to the current forecasts, the ÖVP will lose and the FPÖ - which crashed in 2020 - will gain significantly. However, there is no fear of a "blue wave," assured General Secretary Marchetti. This did not occur in the most recent municipal council elections either. In Styria, for example, the FPÖ did not reach first place anywhere, even though they provide the governor there. "The FPÖ is beatable. The blue trees do not grow to the sky," stated Marchetti.

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